Former University of Oregon standout Cole Hocker was a finalist for the Bowerman Award, which was presented in Orlando, Fla. Hocker was the fifth Oregon male athlete to be chosen as a Bowerman finalist, joining winners Galen Rupp (2009) and Ashton Eaton (2010), along with three-time selection Edward Cheserek (2014-16) and 2010 finalist Andrew Wheating. Hocker won the NCAA Division 1 outdoor title in the 1,500 meters, along with capturing indoor championships in both the mile and 3,000 meters.